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Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!

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Lake side
Living room
Living room and kitchen
Living room and dining room
Lake view from living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Kensington, MN
  • Lake Mary
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Carlos Creek Winery
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Alexandria, MN (AXN-Chandler Field)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

King bedroom

1 King Bed

Lake view queen and full bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queen and full bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!

Come and enjoy a relaxing retreat on Lake Freeborn! Buttercup Hideaway sits on a private two acre wooded lot with a beautiful view of the lake from the main level deck, lower level patio or lake side around the fire pit! Bring your swim suit and fishing pole for a great time! See you soon!! Enjoy the canoe or kayak. Fire wood stacked at the fire pit is yours to enjoy. There's plenty of off street parking. There's also a 30amp receptacle for camper hook-up if needed. License# 1892

Property manager

Joseph Callahan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$30 charge for each additional guest

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kensington

Located in Kensington, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Douglas County Historical Society and Big Ole Viking Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and Casey’s Amusement Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Kensington, MN

What's nearby

  • Kensington Runestone Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Lake Mary - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum - 28 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Big Splash Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Carlos Creek Winery - 38 min drive - 34.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kensington Bar & Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buttercup Hideaway the perfect lake get away! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kensington holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Blackwell Lake, Kensington Runestone Park and Pocket Lake. Noah's Park and Mill Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat guest - large fishing group

Great location to the lakes we fish. Nice layout, the beds are great and enjoyed the large living area and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool place

Nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

This was our 3rd year renting this wonderful place with my adult children and grandkids, we all love it and had a great time boating, kayaking, nightly campfires and playing games!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Retreat

This is our 4th stay for girls weekend getaway, great property has all the amenities and personal touches to make you feel at home. Great views out any window. Roomy for multille families or groups.We definitely will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Property

We all enjoyed our stay. The floor plan is open and the view is nice. We were impressed with the fire pit, the seating options and the yard games. The games downstairs were also a hit. The bedrooms were comfortable and we appreciated the black out curtains. It might be a place we would enjoy again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Family/friend yearly tradition. Look forward to this each year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

This would be our fourth stay here and we are never disappointed. Joe is great and makes sure everything is perfect. Thanks again and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Had a fabulous time! Weather was perfect, lake was lovely! Lots of fish caught off the dock. Even saw a loon family on the lake! Comfy beds, plenty of room. Stocked with almost anything you needed. Really relaxing! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Joe is an excellent host. The property was very nice and we had good luck fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coreen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our annual ladies weekend

Everything was as described in the listing. The owner was very quick to respond to all of our questions and was very helpful when we rented the pontoon. We would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing frenzy

We had a great time catching lots of fish from the dock and out on our boat. Plenty of room inside for our rainy Monday. Landscaping around the house could use some clean up and weeding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mikayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin and location

Really nice property with fun games, hammock, kayak, fire ring (wood provided!). Spiral stairs and sloped rock path were a bit treacherous. Could use some additional kitchen utensils, like chef knife and metal spatula. Pontoon mentioned an ad not available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

We love coming to this place! This was our second year and we booked for next year. We love the campfires, the lake, the privacy and the adorable decorated cabin! Grandma, Grandpa, children & grandkids
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Retreat

Buttercup Hideaway offered so many options to relax and recreate. The surrounding trees created privacy for the big yard area. The house had a wonderful view of the lake and was stocked with various supplies and had many thoughtful touches. We cook as a family and the kitchen had the tools we needed to make our meals. The Weber grill was in good working condition (we often find grills in rentals do not work well). We would recommend staying at Buttercup Hideaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

All I can say is this cabin is amazing!!! We truly enjoyed our stay!! Loved the views from the cabin- I could have looked out the picture window all day!! Plenty of space for the adults and the children. There were 8 of us all together. We usually go to different cabins each year- but we all agreed on how much we loved this cabin and hope to be back next year!! Thanks for having us!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to Minnesota

From Kentucky
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Girls Getaway

Great secluded getaway. Exceptionally furnished home with lake access. Beautiful property with lots of locations to sit and enjoy the lake, read a book, play yard games, fish, picnic or play in the lake. Very clean and spacious for large family gatherings. This was our 4th year staying and will definitely be renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

This property was amazing for our summer vacation. The house was well stocked, the bedrooms were large with comfortable beds, there were multiple gathering areas for socializing and playing games, and the air conditioning was wonderful for a hot week. Outside we loved the swimming area and were able to fish right off the dock. The bonfire area was very nice and hammocks and swings were relaxing. The hosts were very accommodating. They provided many supplies that other rentals do not, which was appreciated. A great stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Plenty of space for inside & out for 10 of us. Joe was very nice and welcoming. I loved the beautiful lake view and landscaped flowers. We rented the boat and it worked great. Fire pit area was awesome. We will vacation at the Buttercup again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer get away

Nice quit lake. House is a s shown. Great place to relax. Owner quick to respond even after we had checked out he responded to me regarding an item we left behind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VRBO Christmas 2023

Incredible. Great location. Private. Quiet. Serene. Clean. Easy check in/check out. Owner available to answer any questions. Highly recommend! Incredible space to enjoy for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N., Bayport, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Accommodations and Beautiful Lake Views

4 adults and 4 young adults all enjoyed our super comfy accommodations while participating in the High School Trap Shooting Championship in Alexandria. Thanks for the sharing your home on the lake. The youngsters enjoyed campfire, large yard and kayaks. Adults enjoyed the beautiful view of the lake from the deck. Home was well equipped and bedding was very nice in all 4 bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private and Relaxing

We had a wonderful time at this property, it was a beautiful setting with lots of woods surrounding the property. The house was set up perfectly for our family and lots of space and the yard was wonderful. We rented the pontoon and enjoyed that immensely. The house has everything you need and games galore that we used on a couple of rainy days. Thank you for letting us share your property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We loved staying here - despite the rain. It’s hard finding a place that allows pets so this was perfect for our family. My granddaughter especially loved the “circle swing” & my 9 year old grandson became a pool shark & now wants a dart board! I would love to stay here on the summer or fall as there is such a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet stay

Great quiet place . Lots of fishing off the dock which the kids loved . Many foosball tournaments played . No mosquitoes. Many flies ! Comfortable beds . Many yard games already there . Lake is small for tubing but it works well enough for small kids . Peaceful place .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joseph Callahan

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English

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